Life and Phantasy by William Allingham: With frontispiece by Sir John E. Millais: A design by Arthur H. Hughes and a song for voice and piano forte |
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EQUALITY AT HOME. |
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EQUALITY AT HOME.
“Antoine,” cries Mirabeau, returning gayFrom the Assembly, “on and from to-day
Nobility's abolish'd—men are men—
No title henceforth used but Citizen.
A new thrice-glorious era dawns for France!
And now, my bath.” “Yes, Citizen.” A glance
Of flame the huge man at his servant shot;
Then, wallowing sea-god like, “Antoine, more hot!”
He growl'd. “Good, Citizen.” A hand of wrath
Gript Antoine's head, and soused it in the bath.
He spluttering, dripping, trembling—“Rascal! know,”
His master thunder'd as he let him go,
“For you I still remain Count Mirabeau!”
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